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MRI |
Uses radio frequency waves in a magnetic field to produce its images. Used to see soft tissue structures. Does not use radiation |
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CT (computed tomography) |
Uses radiation to produce images. Used to see bony structures |
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DEXA (dual x-ray absorptiometry) |
Enhanced form of an x-ray used to measure bone loss. |
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PET (positron emission tomography) |
Uses radiation to show activity within the body on a cellular level. Used to detect diseases that may not show up on other imaging tests |
